7 Facts About Sex During Pregnancy
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When you are pregnant, you are required to stay away from many things including smoking and drinking alcohol. But there is one thing you can do. You can definitely have sex.
Unless her doctor or midwife advises otherwise, a woman is perfectly safe to continue having sex during her pregnancy. In fact, during certain stages of pregnancy, a woman's sex drive may increase, and sex can have some benefits. When it comes to pregnancy sex, most of it works the same way, sometimes with restrictions or different positions, but everything happens normally.
Here are seven facts you need to know if you decide to give pregnancy sex a go.
1. Pregnant women are at higher risk of STIs
Unprotected sex is a no especially when you're pregnant. Pregnancy causes more blood to be pushed into your vagina, making it swollen and tighter. This increases the likelihood of tearing and blood-borne pathogens entering your bloodstream. Even having oral sex with someone infected with herpes can spread the disease to the genitals of a pregnant woman.
Furthermore, if you have unprotected sex with an infected person, you can pass STIs to your baby. The diseases can enter the amniotic fluid and eventually reach the baby, who will be born infected.
2. Orgasms are better when you’re pregnant
Even though pregnancy sex may appear to some to be disgusting, it does have its advantages. During pregnancy, blood flow to the pelvic region increases, which increases sensitivity. As it turns out, increased sensitivity results in extremely intense orgasms. If your partner is unwilling to assist you, don't worry; masturbation can provide comparable levels of pleasure.
3. Giving oral sex to a pregnant woman can kill her
Giving women oral sex is generally safe, even if they are pregnant, but never blow into the vagina. It's unpleasant for the woman, whether she's pregnant or not, but it can also be dangerous. This air can congeal and form an embolism, which can block a blood vessel. This can be harmful or even fatal to the baby, as well as cause strokes. This is a rare occurrence, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
4. The second trimester will make you horny
Many pregnant women report increased sex drive, particularly in the second trimester. Hormone fluctuations cause your breasts to grow larger and more sensitive, and you'll have a stronger desire for physical intimacy. This frequently translates to one horny pregnant woman!
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